
Surf Forecasts:
Anakena surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 6,883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anakena this week:
The surf forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anakena in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, gales from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 12 | SW 10 | NW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
567 | 262 | 136 | 494 | 213 | 581 | 521 | 2176 | 6883 | 932 | 182 | 792 | 544 | 286 | 11 | 494 | 418 | 91 | 258 | 1572 | 1758 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:04PM0.62m | 1:53AM0.80m | 1:45PM0.61m | 2:34AM0.86m | 2:29PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.91m | 3:16PM0.59m | 4:05AM0.93m | 4:07PM0.57m | 4:56AM0.93m | 5:05PM0.55m | 5:52AM0.91m | 6:11PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.15m | 8:15AM0.25m | 7:47PM0.12m | 9:03AM0.22m | 8:26PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.21m | 9:10PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.20m | 9:57PM0.09m | 11:42AM0.20m | 10:51PM0.12m | 12:44PM0.20m | 11:52PM0.17m | ||||||||
8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 26 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
1042 | 1116 | 630 | 232 | 213 | 178 | 521 | 612 | 1226 | 1870 | 1086 | 792 | 544 | 759 | 1252 | 1071 | 1053 | 1003 | 880 | 812 | 1002 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
1077 | 262 | 136 | 494 | 388 | 581 | 260 | 258 | 111 | 419 | 182 | 477 | 377 | 286 | 572 | 494 | 418 | 193 | 98 | 52 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
— | 73 | 167 | 131 | 92 | 394 | 32 | 20 | 3 | 295 | 314 | 279 | 268 | 318 | 11 | 57 | 69 | 91 | 48 | 55 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SSE 10 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 8 | SW 12 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 10 |
567 | 167 | 4 | — | — | — | 263 | 2176 | 6883 | 932 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 258 | 1572 | 1758 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3590 | 3634 | 3562 | 3541 | 3526 | 3526 | 3526 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3634 | 3634 | 3590 |
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Information about the Anakena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anakena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anakena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anakena surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anakena) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anakena may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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